Student Placement Programme (1 year), Sept 2026

At Moore NI we pride ourselves on 'growing our own' talent by developing staff from entry level through to professional qualification and beyond.

We are a local firm with a local presence, sharing resources, knowledge and experiences across our offices to deliver a solid service offering to our clients whilst developing the next generation of accountants.  

About the role

We are looking for year-long placement students work within the team to learn what it is like within an accounting practice and aim to provide the same experience for our placement students as we would for our graduate trainees.

On a daily basis our placement students work under the direction of senior staff and alongside trainees to provide a high-quality service to clients in respect of the preparation and audit of statutory and other accounts, together with various ad hoc assignments.

Our aim is to help you decide if a career in accountancy is something you want to pursue and leave the door open for students to reach out after University should they wish to apply for our graduate roles.  

Key responsibilities

Our Placement Students work under the close supervision of senior staff. As you progress, you will be responsible for completing more challenging areas of work. The role will be based in one of our three offices but involve spending a proportion of time working at client sites throughout NI and sometimes GB.

An idea of some of the responsibilities you will learn on the job include:

• Drafting working papers to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders and limited companies  

• Drafting personal and corporation tax returns  

• Assisting with audit field work (often attending clients’ premises)  

• Work with different accounting software packages including Sage, Quickbooks, Xero  

• Learn foundational double-entry and bookkeeping skills  

• Communicating with clients  

• Support other departments within the firm as and when needed

About you

You will need an aptitude for analytical thinking and good attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team with staff across our offices are desirable qualities needed to succeed in this role.  

Experience with Microsoft (particularly Excel, Word & Outlook) is encouraged, and you will have a willingness to learn new tasks, be organized, reliable, and pay excellent attention to detail.  

You have good time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets. You can prepare and present information through liaising with other team members and have the understanding and appreciation of other people's and the organization's targets.

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from current undergraduates who are seeking a suitable placement opportunity in the accountancy world.  

Our people possess an enthusiasm for working in collaboration with their colleagues, supported closely by partners and managers. Our key focus is to provide excellent client service, meaning a ‘can do’ attitude is vital. We’re looking for people who are adaptable, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.

You will be expected to demonstrate the following:  

• Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree

• 100 UCAS points to include GCSE in both English and Mathematics at grade C or higher (or equivalent)

Please note: Depending on the number of applicants we may have to revisit these and increase the required grades. We may also give priority to applicants who are already studying an accountancy-related degree.

Application process

Please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@mooreni.co.uk  

The cut-off for applications is 24 October 2025

We look forward to hearing from you!

‍